Air Fryer Turkey Quarters (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Full of flavor, these air fryer turkey quarters are tasty and juicy! Serve it with your favorite side dishes for an easy but delicious meal! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
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Easy Air Fried Turkey Quarters
Cooking turkey doesn’t have to be a complicated affair – and using turkey leg quarters, which consists of both the thigh and the drumstick (also known as the turkey leg), you can easily have a delicious meal with very little effort.
Delicious crispy skin, moist turkey meat, with plenty of flavor… This is one easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
Why This Recipe Works:
- Simple Ingredients: The few ingredients needed for this air fryer turkey quarter recipe are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required)!
- Easy to Make: All you need to do is prepare an easy garlic butter that you’ll spread all over the turkey quarter before cooking it in the air fryer.
- Totally Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free: The best part is that this turkey recipe is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy it without issues!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for making this air fryer turkey recipe.
(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)
Recipe Notes + Substitutions:
- Turkey Quarter:Â Since this is a recipe for air fryer turkey quarters (which includes both the thigh and the drumstick), turkey quarters are a key ingredient. However, you may also use only turkey thighs or turkey legs (turkey drumsticks) if you prefer.
- Butter: I used dairy-free butter to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular butter instead.
- Parmesan: I used dairy-free parmesan to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular parmesan cheese instead.
- Garlic Paste: Garlic paste is a secret ingredient to boost the flavor of these air fried turkey quarters. I highly recommend adding it in to get the best taste.
How to Cook Turkey Quarters in the Air Fryer (Step by Step):
1. Preheat Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
2. Prepare Garlic Butter
Place grated parmesan, soft butter, garlic paste, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix everything thoroughly until you get a homogeneous paste.
3. Spread Garlic Butter Over Turkey
Wash the turkey quarter and dry it thoroughly with paper towels, then spread the seasoned butter on all sides of the turkey quarter.
4. Place in Air Fryer Basket
Place the butter-coated turkey quarter in the preheated air fryer basket and cook it for 15 minutes on one side, before flipping it over with kitchen tongs and cooking it for another 15 minutes on the other side.
Check the readiness by piercing the meat to the bone with a skewer (If the juices run clear, then the turkey is cooked. If the juices are still slightly pink, cook it for another 5 to 10 minutes, turning the quarter several times).
5. Serve and Enjoy!
Serve the finished turkey quarter whole or cut into pieces, with sauce and extra parmesan.
Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:
- Optional Seasonings: This recipe only uses salt and ground black pepper for the dry condiments, but you can also add other seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, ground paprika, or poultry seasoning is if you like.
- Sauces to Serve With: Serve these turkey quarters with cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, sriracha aioli, tomato ketchup, or your favorite sauce!
- Size of Air Fryer:Â This recipe makes 1 turkey quarter, but if you have a huge air fryer (or if your turkey quarters are smaller in size) you might be able to fit two turkey quarters in.
Side Dishes to Eat This With:
- Parmesan Truffle Fries (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Twice Baked Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Hasselback Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
- Crispy Onion Rings (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Easy Coleslaw (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Other Gluten-Free Turkey Recipes to Cook:
- Whole Roast Turkey (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Turkey Meatloaf (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Turkey Meatballs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Turkey Burgers (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Oven Roasted Turkey Thighs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Turkey Gravy (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Other Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Enjoy:
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Air Fryer Turkey Quarters (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Full of flavor, these air fryer turkey quarters are tasty and juicy! Serve it with your favorite side dishes for an easy but delicious meal! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey quarter
- 5 tablespoons dairy-free butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons grated dairy-free parmesan
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Place grated parmesan, soft butter, garlic paste, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix everything thoroughly until you get a homogeneous paste.
- Spread Garlic Butter Over Turkey: Wash the turkey quarter and dry it thoroughly with paper towels, then spread the garlic butter on all sides of the turkey quarter.
- Place in Air Fryer Basket: Place the butter-coated turkey quarter in the air fryer basket and cook it for 15 minutes on one side, before flipping it over with kitchen tongs and cooking it for another 15 minutes on the other side. Check the readiness by piercing the meat to the bone with a skewer (If the juices run clear, then the turkey is cooked. If the juices are still slightly pink, cook it for another 5 to 10 minutes, turning the quarter several times).
- Cut and Serve: Serve the finished turkey quarter whole or cut into pieces, with sauce and extra parmesan.
Notes
Turkey Quarter: Since this is a recipe for air fryer turkey quarters (which includes both the thigh and the drumstick), turkey quarters are a key ingredient. However, you may also use only turkey thighs or turkey legs if you prefer.
Butter: I used dairy-free butter to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular butter instead.
Parmesan: I used dairy-free parmesan to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular parmesan cheese instead.
Garlic Paste: Garlic paste is a secret ingredient to boost the flavor of these air fried turkey quarters. I highly recommend adding it in to get the best taste.
Size of Air Fryer: This recipe makes 1 turkey quarter, but if you have a bigger air fryer (or if your turkey quarters are smaller in size) you might be able to fit two turkey quarters in.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
